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UK Blockchain Tech Sector - Adapting TradFi Rules

Oct 08, 2025

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This report is an updated version of the report published on 08 October 2025 at 08:48 AM GMT+1

Section 1.0. UK Blockchain Tech Sector Landscape, Trends & SWOT Analysis

Section 1.1. UK Blockchain Tech Sector Landscape

The UK blockchain sector is commonly seen as possessing considerable innovation potential, especially where it intersects with finance, identity systems, and supply chains. Entities such as R3 (with its Corda platform) and other labs in London are contributing to research and proof‑of‑concepts in enterprise blockchain applications. Moreover, in sectors like healthcare, market forecasts suggest rapid growth in use of blockchain for secure data sharing and service efficiency, indicating demand may rise notably in coming years.

Section 1.2. Trends in the UK Blockchain Tech Sector

Section 1.3. SWOT Analysis

Section 2.0. Sector Risks & Opportunities

Section 2.1. Risk Exposures to Blockchain Tech Sector

Section 2.2. UK Blockchain Tech Sector Outlook

The UK financial regulators appear to be shifting from simply applying TradFi regulations wholesale toward a more nuanced approach that recognises the distinctive features of blockchain and crypto‑assets. For example, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed waiving certain rules that are traditionally applied in banking, such as strict senior management responsibility definitions or cancellation rights, where they are judged to be less relevant for cryptoasset providers.

Section1: Company Overview

Argo Blockchain PLC (LSE: ARB)

Argo Blockchain PLC (LSE: ARB) is a United Kingdom-based blockchain technology company. The Company is a global data center business that provides a platform for cryptocurrency mining operations. 

This Report covers the Investment Highlights, Key Financial Metrics, Risks, Technical Analysis along with the Valuation, Target Price, and Recommendation on the stock.

 

 

Section2:  Financial Highlights –  H1 FY25

 

Section 3:  Stock Recommendation Summary

One-Year Technical Price Chart (as of October 08, 2025). Source: TradingView, Analysis: Kalkine Group

 

Section4: Company Overview

Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC (LSE: QBT) 

Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC (LSE: QBT) is an investment company engaged in recognizing, investing, and acquiring companies, resources, and projects in the technology space.

This Report covers the Investment Highlights, Key Financial Metrics, Risks, Technical Analysis along with the Valuation, Target Price, and Recommendation on the stock.

 

Section5:  Financial Highlights – H1 FY25

Section 6:  Stock Recommendation Summary

One-Year Technical Price Chart (as of October 08, 2025). Source: TradingView, Analysis: Kalkine Group

Note 1: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Note 2: The reference date for all price data, currency, technical indicators, support, and resistance level is 08 October 2025. The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV.

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